Joel Embiid: podcast appearances and interviews

Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian American professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on March 16, 1994, he played one year of college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks before being drafted third overall by the 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft. Standing at 7 feet tall, Embiid is a highly accomplished player, having been named a seven-time NBA All-Star, a five-time member of the All-NBA Team, a three-time member of the All-Defensive Team, and a two-time NBA scoring champion. He was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2023. Embiid also contributed to winning a gold medal as part of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. His early career faced setbacks due to multiple foot and knee injuries, which delayed his debut until the 2016–17 season. Despite limited games that season, he was recognized on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Embiid has embraced the nickname